Nonprofit · EIN 25-1434643
VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC
Tax-exempt · BRADDOCK, PA 15104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,812,913 | $11,103,227 | $709,686 | $4,748,401 | $1,172,507 | $3,575,894 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,329,826 | $10,550,993 | $778,833 | $3,495,131 | $608,675 | $2,886,456 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,583,214
- of which government grants
- $10,950,404
- Program service revenue
- $8,824
- Investment income
- $37,172
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,837
- Net income from fundraising events
- $157,418
- Other revenue
- $183,703
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,380,296
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,829
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,562,231
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,556,450
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $122,688
- Occupancy
- $337,152
- Travel
- $137,204
- Depreciation
- $32,676
- Program services (functional)
- $10,026,316
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,007,877
- Fundraising (functional)
- $69,034
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,495,131
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,748,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,172,507
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,575,894
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,656,501
- Publicly traded securities
- $488,153
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,247,737
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $328,157
- Gross receipts
- $12,088,181
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 746
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN STAHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,044 | $35,785 |
| DAMIEN GOTTSCHALK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BLISS PHD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GROFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BECHERER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BIDLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA ELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE DANNA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY VACCARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KITSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD POLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN STAHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,219 | $21,367 |
| DAMIEN GOTTSCHALK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BLISS PHD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GROFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BECHERER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BIDLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVONNA BURGESS | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH 29AUG2023 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DINGUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY JUCHNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KITSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK KLINGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE MCGEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STAKELEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD POLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 190, BRADDOCK, PA 15104-0190
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BENJAMIN STAHL DSC, 2934 SMALLMAN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15201
- Signed the 990
- BENJAMIN STAHL DSC, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (412) 481-8200
- Website
- WWW.VLPWPA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
THE VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDES ESSENTIAL HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024 VLP PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO 378 VETERANS: 98 VETERANS THROUGH ITS JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FREE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT INCLUDE RESUME ASSISTANCE, INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES, NETWORKING TRAINING, INDIVIDUALIZED JOB SEARCH PLANS, AND CAREER COUNSELING; 280 VETERANS IN OBTAINING UNSUBSIDIZED, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE DOL'S HVRP PROGRAM.Expenses $757,489 · grants $228,731
- IN 2024 VLP PROVIDED HOUSING SERVICES TO 1,119 VETERANS AND 584 DEPENDENTS:828 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS WITH HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES THROUGH THE VA'S SSVF PROGRAM - VLP IS 1 OF ONLY 4 AGENCIES IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA THAT IS GRANTED TO SERVE VETERANS IN 28 COUNTIES THROUGH THE SSVF PROGRAM; 80 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH 2 HUD HOUSING PROGRAMS IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY COC (PA-600); 208 VETERANS EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICES THROUGH THE VA'S GPD PROGRAM; 3 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICES THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.Expenses $7,838,376 · grants $4,757,598 · revenue $8,824
- IN 2024 VLP PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 3,444 VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS:696 VETERANS AND FAMILIES ASSISTED WITH HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES; 194 TAX RETURNS; 75 VETERANS WITH SOAR BENEFITS AND OTHER FORMS OF DISABILITY ASSISTANCE; 52 VETERANS INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH VLP'S PARTICIPATION IN VETERAN COURTS IN ALLEGHENY, BEAVER, AND FAYETTE COUNTIES AND THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT FEDERAL VETERANS COURT; 99 VETERANS WITH OPIOID PREVENTION SERVICES; 56 VETERANS WITH SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES; 1,807 VETERANS WITH CARE COORDINATION SERVICES; 144 CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; 321 VETERANS WITH TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE.Expenses $1,394,211 · grants $387,889
- IN 2024 VLP ENGAGED WITH AND/OR PROVIDED WELLNESS SERVICES TO 2,346 VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR SUPPORTERS: 1,952 VETERANS AND FAMILIES PROVIDED FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS; 124 VETERANS AND VETERAN-SUPPORTERS IN NUMEROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING CYCLING, HIKING, RUNNING, YOGA, AND CROSSFIT; 270 VETERANS ENGAGED IN STAND DOWN PITTSBURGH, ERIE, AND JOHNSTOWN.Expenses $36,240 · grants $6,078
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1434643
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,748,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,088,181
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $11,812,913 | $11,103,227 | $4,748,401 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,329,826 | $10,550,993 | $3,495,131 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,016,160 | $8,916,923 | $2,995,974 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1434643).
Questions about VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC
- What is the EIN of VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC is 25-1434643.
- Is VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BENJAMIN STAHL DSC.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,044 (BENJAMIN STAHL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,812,913, expenses of $11,103,227 and total assets of $4,748,401 at year end.
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